Outreach
The Society offers cultural events for German-speaking seniors and residents, which are conducted in the German language. The community gathers twice a month, on Saturday afternoons at the German-Canadian Care Home. Events feature coffee and cake followed by a film, a speaker or a seasonal sing-along. Since their inception these events have been very well attended.
Ongoing donations to help the Society support and finance these events are much appreciated. If you have any questions regarding this program or are interested in volunteering, please contact the Program Coordinator, Waltraud Custer at 604-713-6562 or outreachprogram@gcch.ca. In addition, the Outreach program includes a book exchange and a poetry club.
Weekly German Sing-along program for residents
A weekly German sing-along is organized for Care Home residents, and members of the German community often also enjoy taking part.
Poetry Club
Once a month the poetry club meets in the Stuhlmueller Library of the Care Home to read, recite and enjoy German poetry.
If you are interested in participating, please contact 604.713.6562, or e-mail outreachprogram@gcch.ca.
Upcoming Events:
On Feb 15th at 2pm the movie “Das Labyrinth der Wörter” (My Afternoons with Marguerite) will be shown. It tells the moving story of Germain, a simple man who meets the educated older lady Margueritte by chance. Margueritte introduces him to the world of literature and a deep friendship develops between the two. Through her books, Germain discovers a new side to life and becomes increasingly literate. The movie shows in an impressive way how human connections and reading together can enrich and change lives. A heart-warming story that celebrates the miracle of friendship and the power of books.
Coffee and tea will be offered.
90min | Admission by donation
Venue: In the ATRIUM of the Canadian-German Care Home | 2010 Harrison Drive | Vancouver, BC, V5P 2P6
The German-Canadian Benevolent Society of British Columbia is registered as a charitable Organization within the meaning of the Income tax Act under Number 10742.8492.RR0001.